LeAnne J. Milliser, 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born on March 30, 1937 in Plymouth, Indiana she was the daughter of Verian J. and Loretto (Lee) Miller. She attended LaPaz High School graduating with the class of 1955. LeAnne would go on to college at Indiana University and receiving her Master’s Degree in education. She taught the first grade for 25 years at Granger Christian School before retiring.
On November 30, 1958 LeAnne married Robert L. Milliser at Shiloh Wesleyan Church in Bremen. They grew up together from first grade through graduation, but didn’t start dating until their Junior year of High School. They shared 63 wonderful years of marriage together. Robert preceded LeAnne in death on June 24, 2022.
LeAnne and Bob went into the antique business together, building, restoring, repairing and selling. They both loved to travel and made it to all 50 states and few countries such as Canada, Mexico, Israel and Turkey.
She also made sure that her family was always well taken care of with her love of cooking, sewing and canning. In summertime, you would find her well attended garden, freezing and canning whatever came up. An amazing seamstress and a woman that was very involved in her earlier years in 4-H in Marshall County, she received multiple Grand Champion awards and was even a delegate to the State Fair. LeAnne loved to sing in the high school choir as well as the church choir. She was a member of the International Carnival Glass Association.
She is survived by her daughters: Anne (Roger) Pierce of South Bend; Kay Beam of New Paris, IN; Joy Jacquez of Goshen; sister, Linda Fine of West Monoroe, LA; brother-in-law John Milliser of Plymouth; Grandchildren: Alex (Courtney) Pierce of South Bend; Jared Pierce of South Bend; Sabrina Pierce of South Bend; Adam (Crysten) Beam of Phoenix, AZ; Zachary (Hayley) Beam of Winston-Salem, NC; Tiffany (Caleb) Bourland of Bentonville, AR; Ashley (Scott) Ostrander of Niles, MI; Tyler Manges of Pueblo, CO; Mercedez Manges of Pueblo, CO; and 6 great-grandchildren.
LeAnne is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Robert.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 6:00-6:30 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Chaplain Mark Black officiating.
To live stream the funeral service on Monday, November 6th at 6:30PM, please go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86271584057
A private burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to Community Baptist Christian School, 5715 Miami Rd, South Bend, IN 46614 or to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 East 91 Street, STE. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Vicki McGowan Hall says
So very sorry to hear of LeAnne’s passing, but I know she is using her beautiful voice to sing with the angels! I enjoyed teaching with LeAnne at Grace Baptist. She was an excellent teacher and a big help to me as a new teacher. Love and prayers to you three girls and the rest of the family.
Kay Beam says
Thank you, Vicki. She really appreciated you as well and enjoyed working with you.
Craig Yoder says
My wife, Patty, and I enjoyed teaching and ministering alongside LeAnne at Grace Baptist Schools for many, many years. Both of our girls loved having her as their first grade teacher! We are all very sorry for her family’s loss.
Kay Beam says
Thank you for your kind words. Our mom enjoyed working with both of you and spoke fondly of you both.
Lisa Knepp says
Praying for the family during this time of loss.
Kay Beam says
Thank you, Lisa. It was nice seeing your mom.
Mark sandock says
I had the privilege of taking care of both Bob and LeAnne as their physician for many years. What wonderful people and we had many in-depth conversations. I cherished my relationship with both of them
May their memories be a blessing to all their family. Sorry I will be out of town for the visitation
Mark Sandock
Kay Beam says
Thank you, Lisa. It was nice seeing your mom.
Kay Beam says
Thank you, Dr. Sandock. My parents appreciated you and spoke kindly of you. They were thankful to have you as their doctor.
Bob Collins says
My three older children all started at Granger Christian School in LeAnne’s class. She was a wonderful teacher and helped each one at the start of their school years. She will be fondly remembered.
I want to offer condolences to LeAnne’s children and grandchildren. Your mom/grandmother had a positive affect on many children and their families. We know she is with the Lord now, and are grateful for that, but I know she will be missed, and I’m praying God will comfort each of you.
Kay Beam says
Our mom loved her students and was a dedicated teacher. Thank you for remembering her.
Carol Bockaj says
Sending prayers. She was two of my kids teacher. God bless
Kay Beam says
Thank you, Carol. She loved her students. Thank you for remembering her.
Colleen Kenna says
Mrs.Milliser was my teacher at Grace Baptist School. I was on her 1st/2nd grade class. It was her who lead me to the Lord, I have vivid memories of that day and even recall she was wearing a blue and white checked dress. I also remember her teaching us a little jingle about Christopher Columbus. I may have also received a few demerits from her. Haha